Lone Star Conference Football Weekly Release (09/11/17)

1. Angelo State | Cameron | Eastern New Mexico | Midwestern State | Tarleton State | Texas A&M-Commerce
Texas A&M-Kingsville | Texas Woman’s | UT Permian Basin | West Texas A&M | Western New Mexico
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LONE STAR CONFERENCE FOOTBALL WEEKLY RELEASE
September 11, 2017
LSC FOOTBALL
Five games are on the slate this week including four Lone Star Conference games and one non-conference contest. LSC
games include Eastern New Mexico at Texas A&M-Commerce, Tarleton State at Angelo State, UT Permian Basin at West
Texas A&M, and Texas A&M-Kingsville at Midwestern State.
ENMU, ASU, A&M-C, and MSU remain unbeaten this season.
LSC football teams are 10-7 overall this season. The squads are 2-2 combined versus the Rocky Mountain Athletic
Conference, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and Great Northwest Athletic Conference teams, which
are also in NCAA Super Regional Four.
LSC schedule and results available here: http://www.lonestarconference.org/calendar.aspx?path=football
LSC FOOTBALL ON ESPN3
The Lone Star Conference game between Tarleton State and Texas A&M-Kingsville on October 21 will be featured as
part of the 2017 NCAA Division II Football Showcase schedule.
The Texans and Javelinas Homecoming meeting in Kingsville, Texas, will be streamed live on ESPN3 as part of an
ongoing three-year agreement to highlight Division II athletics events.
The first 18 games of the football showcase are predetermined matchups. Four additional flex games — highlighting
crucial matchups — will be finalized later in the football season and played in November.
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PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
OFFENSIVE
Jordan Thomas, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, SR, WR, San Antonio, Texas, John Paul Stevens HS
Thomas saw the end zone on three different occasions in the 35-7 victory against Simon Frazier. His first touchdown was
on the ground, a 15-yard scamper on fourth-and2, capping off 21 unanswered points to end the first half. Thomas then
logged his first receiving touchdown of the season from 39 yards out before touching pay dirt a third time on a 70-yard
strike from freshman quarterback Cade Dyal.

2. DEFENSIVE
Daelin Young, West Texas A&M University, SR, LB, Mesquite, Texas, Mesquite North HS
Young had nine solo tackles and a forced fumble in the Buffs' 24-21 upset win over No. 7 Colorado State-Pueblo
Saturday evening. Young was all over the field as his forced fumble setup the Buffs' first touchdown in the second
quarter beginning the 21-unanswered point comeback for the win. It was his third career forced fumble. Young leads
the team with 15 total tackles and 14 solo stops with three tackles for loss (16) and two sacks (15).
SPECIAL TEAMS
Alex Schrag, West Texas A&M University, FR, K, The Colony, Texas, The Colony HS
Schrag went 3-for-3 in field goals and 10 points, including 1 for 1 in extra-points in a thrilling 24-21 upset win over No. 7
Colorado State-Pueblo. Schrag tallied the game-winning field goal with eight seconds left in regulation from 28 yards
out for the win. He also had six kickoffs for a 59.2 average with three touchbacks in the game. For the season, Schrag is
5 of 6 in field goals and 2 for 2 in extra-points for 17 points to lead the team.
WEEKLY AWARDS
Offensive
S-4 D'Angelo Bowie, Western New Mexico
S-11 Jordan Thomas, Texas A&M-Kingsville
Defensive
S-4 Chris Smith, Texas A&M-Commerce
S-11 Daelin Young, West Texas A&M
Special Teams
S-4 Bailey Hale, Eastern New Mexico
S-11 Alex Schrag, West Texas A&M
OTHER TOP PERFORMERS
Adam Berryman, Tarleton State University, sparked the Tarleton offense with a breakout rushing performance and his
44-yard touchdown run just three minutes into the second half ignited a 35-6 run in the second half against Oklahoma
Panhandle State. Berryman, who got the scoring started with a 15-yard run in the second quarter, found the endzone
twice in his first home game as a Texan. He averaged 13.0 yards with every rush as the junior ran for 143 yards on 11
carries with a pair of scores.
Tayshaun Gary, Eastern New Mexico University, had four runs of at least 10 yards in Saturday's win at Western New
Mexico. His 113-yard performance marked the second time in two seasons he reached the century mark against WNMU.
Gary's 53-yard sprint early in the fourth quarter set up a touchdown, which gave Eastern the lead for good.
Javia Hall, Western New Mexico, again threw for over 400 yards as he completed 21-41 for 418 yards and four
touchdowns against the Greyhounds. He now has the top two passing games in the Lone Star Conference this season.
He had a long completion of 59 yards and had two straight TD passes to help give the Mustangs their first lead early in
the third quarter when he completed a fourth-and-12. Eight different receivers caught at least a pass, with four catching
three or more.
Jake Faber, Angelo State University, led a potent offensive attack for the Rams to rack up 660 yards of total offense in
a 48-20 win over Northern Michigan. The senior quarterback threw for a career high 396 yards and three touchdowns in
the win. He competed 72.5-percent of his throws with a long pass of 47 yards. The Minnesota native also carried the ball
seven times for 21 yards.

3. Luiz Perez, Texas A&M University-Commerce, rebounded from an uncharacteristic performance in week one to throw
for four touchdowns in shortened action in the No. 3 Lions' 59-6 win over William Jewell. He was 20-for-29 for 236 yards.
With his four touchdown passes, Perez moved into sixth place in school history in touchdown passes, jumping Lion
legend Wade Wilson. Perez has 36 career touchdown passes.
Jordan Johonson, West Texas A&M University, had another big game leading the team with 66 yards rushing and
scoring the first offensive touchdown of the season for the Buffs in the 24-21 upset win over #7 Colorado State-Pueblo
Saturday. Johnson had 12 carries for 66 yards and a score. His score came as the Buffs began their 21-unanswered
point comeback for the win.
Dominic Barry, Western New Mexico, was back at his tackling ways against Eastern New Mexico as he piled up a game-
high 15 tackles, with four coming solo. He also had two tackles for a loss of three yards, including one on fourth down
and added a quarterback hurry. His 15 tackles are second best in the conference this season.
Kuziah Ferebee, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, was all over the field and was a huge part of holding the Simon
Frazier offense to just seven points through four quarters. The California native tied for a team-high six tackles, but led
the way with five solos. Early in the second quarter, Ferebee brought the hat to force a fumble, and in the third he
blocked a punt, setting the Hogs up in great field position with an already comfortable 21-0 lead. Three SFU possessions
later, the junior made his presence known again with an interception on the first play of the drive that led to a Javelina
touchdown.
Basil Jackson, Tarleton State University, continued his strong senior season with another dominant performance as
the Arlington native led the Texans with 15 tackles, including six solo stops. Jackson also had 1.5 stops behind the line
and a half sack on his ledger in Tarleton's home-opening win over Oklahoma Panhandle.
Hayden Hill, Eastern New Mexico University, led the Greyhound defense which forced five turnovers in Saturday's
victory over Western New Mexico. His forced fumble and recovery proved critical as Eastern scored 17 points off
turnovers in a three-point victory. Eastern's 17 points off turnovers are their most since scoring 21 points in the same
fashion at Bacone on October 10, 2015.
Garrett Blubaugh, Texas A&M University-Commerce, had a productive game on the defensive end for the Lions
against William Jewell. He had an 11-yard interception return for a touchdown. He also shared a tackle for loss in the
Lions' 59-6 win over the Cardinals. The Lion defense as a whole forced four turnovers and three turnovers on downs.
Daniel McCants, Tarleton State University, led Tarleton with 150 all-purpose yards, including 104 yards in the kickoff
return game and his first career kickoff return for a touchdown. McCants returned two kickoffs Saturday night, which
included taking the last one of the night 89 yards to the house for his first career return touchdown. He also added
seven rushes for 46 yards.
Bailey Hale, Eastern New Mexico University, had another strong week for the Greyhounds. His 32-yard field goal in
the second quarter proved crucial in the three-point victory. Hale also limited the Mustangs to a pair of kick return
attempts with five touchbacks in seven kickoffs.
Kristov Martinez, Texas A&M University-Commerce, moved into fifth place in school history in points scored in a busy
game. He made all eight of his PAT attempts and had a field goal in the Lions 59-6 win over William Jewell. Martinez also
showed his powerful leg, recording five touchbacks.
LSC NOTES (Submitted by LSC SID’s)
Angelo State
The Rams moved to 2-0 with a 48-20 win over Northern Michigan. Jake Faber guided the offense to 660 yards of total
offense with 29-of-40 passing and 396 passing yards. Lawson Ayo and Donovan Thompson each gained over 100 yards
receiving with 165 and 121 respectively. Markus Jones blocked a kick for the second straight game. ASU will host
Tarleton State on Saturday in its conference opener at 6 p.m.

4. Eastern New Mexico
The Greyhounds went down to the wire to claim their 40th win in the series over Western New Mexico and increase
their series win streak to 13 games. The win marked the third time in the last four seasons the Hounds have won their
first two games of the season. ENMU held the ball for 35:05 of play and won the turnover battle 5-1, which led to 17
points off turnovers. That total was the most scored in that fashion by ENMU since a game against Bacone on October
10, 2015. Tayshaun Gary's 53-yard run early in the fourth quarter set up Kamal Cass' second touchdown of the day, to
give Eastern the lead for good. This week the Hounds will visit third-ranked Texas A&M-Commerce.
Midwestern State
Did not play last week.
Tarleton State
Tarleton evened its record at 1-1 with a 48-20 win over Oklahoma Panhandle, in which they outscored the Aggies 35-6 in
the second half. Tarleton's Zed Woerner threw three touchdown passes, which gives him 55 in his career and puts him
two behind Scott Grantham (57) for the school's all-time record.
Texas A&M-Commerce
The No. 3 Lions won their home opener 59-6 over William Jewell on Saturday. The Lion defense again shined, forcing
four turnovers, including a pick-six touchdown. The defense also stopped three fourth down conversion attempts. The
Lions had 456 yards of total offense with eight different receivers making receptions and three different runners scoring
touchdowns. The Lions lead the conference in run defense and are second in total defense and scoring defense. The
Lions will enter their conference schedule hosting Eastern New Mexico on Saturday as part of A&M-Commerce's Hall of
Fame Game.
Texas A&M-Kingsville
Texas A&M-Kingsville 35, Simon Fraser 7
UT Permian Basin
Lamar 72, UT Permian Basin 6
West Texas A&M
The West Texas A&M football team battled back from a 21-3 deficit scoring 21 unanswered point en route to a thrilling
24-21 victory over #7 Colorado State-Pueblo Saturday ... It was head coach Hunter Hughes' first win at the helm of the
Buffs (1-1)...It was the sixth-straight season WT has defeated a ranked team and gave WT a 4-3 lead in the series against
CSUP with three-straight wins...Freshman kicker Alex Schrag went 3 for 3 in field goals and 10 points, including 1 for 1 in
extra-points...Schrag tallied the game-winning field goal with eight seconds left in regulation from 28 yards out for the
win. He also had six kickoffs for a 59.2 average with three touchbacks in the game...Senior linebacker Daelin Young had
nine solo tackles and a forced fumble as he was all over the field as his forced fumble setup the Buffs' first touchdown in
the second quarter beginning the 21-unanswered point comeback for the win...It was his third career forced
fumble...Young leads the team with 15 total tackles and 14 solo stops with three tackles for loss (16) and two sacks
(15)...Sophomore fullback Jordan Johnson had another big game leading the team with 66 yards rushing and scoring the
first offensive touchdown of the season for the Buffs... Johnson had 12 carries for 66 yards and a score...His score came
as the Buffs began their 21-unanswered point comeback for the win...On Johnson's score, the Buffs went for two and
junior quarterback Ben Arbuckle found senior Junior Pome'e for the two point conversion...The Buffs forced four second
half turnovers in the game and scored 13 points off CSUP miscues, while CSUP turned it over on three-straight

5. possessions in the fourth quarter leading to the WT win as the 13 points were all scored on those three possessions...WT
forced CSUP into two interceptions and two fumbles...WT held a 35:17 to 24:43 lead in possession time in the game and
went a perfect 5 for 5 in red zone scoring chances...The Buffs were 4 of 15 on third down and 1 of 2 on fourth down...WT
concludes its three-game home stand opening Lone Star Conference play Saturday at 3 p.m. against UT Permian Basin.
Western New Mexico
WNMU went toe-to-toe with in-state rival Eastern New Mexico as they took a lead for the first time in the third quarter
and took another lead late in the third before the Greyhounds raced back for the victory. The Mustangs compiled 444
yards of offense, with 418 through the air. In addition to big games from Javia Hall and Dominic Barry, Evan Beebe
caught five passes for 125 yards and a touchdown, Elijah Jones added three for 104 yards and a score and the reigning
LSC Player of the Week D'Angelo Bowie added six for 93 yards and a score. Aaron Leauma recorded 12 tackles and James
Lee added 11. Tyler Butler had a big 85-yard fumble return to get WNMU on the board in the first quarter. Hall again
threw for over 400 yards as he completed 21-41 for 418 yards and four touchdowns against the Greyhounds. He now
has the top two passing games in the Lone Star Conference this season. He had a long completion of 59 yards and had
two straight TD passes to help give the Mustangs their first lead early in the third quarter when he completed a fourth-
and-12. Eight different receivers caught at least a pass, with four catching three or more. Barry was back at his tackling
ways against Eastern New Mexico as he piled up a game-high 15 tackles, with four coming solo. He also had two tackles
for a loss of three yards, including one on fourth down and added a quarterback hurry. His 15 tackles are second-best in
the conference this season.
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